GAME PROFILE

Dead Cells

A combat-focused roguelite action platformer with branching routes, persistent unlocks and a base game sold separately from expansion bundles.

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THE OVERVIEW

About Dead Cells

Dead Cells is a side-scrolling action game in which a reanimated body fights through a changing island and castle. Its runs combine branching routes and equipment choices with combat that relies on attacks, dodges and reading enemies. Death sends the player back to start another attempt, although unlocked paths, abilities and access to equipment can carry forward. This structure suits players who want repeated combat practice and exploration rather than checkpoint-based progress through one fixed route. The Steam base-game purchase is distinct from bundles that include paid expansions, and the store discloses blood and dismemberment in its mature-content description.

BEFORE YOU PLAY

System requirements

Published specifications are recorded by platform and edition. They do not guarantee compatibility, frame rates or performance on your PC.

Linux · Base game

minimum

Operating system: Not specified by source
Processor: Not specified by source
Memory: 2 GB RAM
Graphics: Nvidia 450 GTS / Radeon HD 5750 or better
Graphics API: OpenGL 3.2+
Storage: 500 MB available space

The Linux table does not specify an OS or processor; these remain unknown.

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Windows · Base game

minimum

Operating system: Windows 7+
Processor: Intel i5+
Memory: 2 GB RAM
Graphics: Nvidia 450 GTS / Radeon HD 5750 or better
Storage: 500 MB available space

The store lists legacy Windows versions, but Steam states its client requires Windows 10 or later. These are published requirements, not measured performance or a compatibility guarantee. Additional Notes: DirectX 9.1+ or OpenGL 3.2+.

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Requirements source

Research sources

Dead Cells official Steam product

Read the current product HTML, About This Game, named base-game purchase, attribution, release date and desktop platform tabs. Developer: Motion Twin; publisher: Motion Twin; release: 2018-08-06. Windows and Linux requirements were transcribed independently; macOS is listed as a store platform but its requirements were not evaluated. Steam robots permits these public product paths; no account, age gate or blocked access was bypassed. Original editorial copy focuses on gameplay, edition distinctions and published requirement limits.

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Dead Cells Steam base-game listing

The US storefront shows the named base game at USD 12.49. Soundtracks and multi-product bundles are separate purchase blocks. No checkout or redemption was attempted.

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Dead Cells Windows and Linux system requirements

Read the Windows and Linux requirement tables separately. Preserve their exact OS, CPU, RAM, graphics, API and storage wording; missing fields remain null. Steam client Windows 10 warning is separate from legacy game OS requirements. No FPS or machine compatibility is promised.

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